Run away - Manager Trainee Waffle House Employee Review

1.0
Sep 3, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

They pay around 65k with over time

Cons

No work life balance. You'll be at work from 6am-4am and have to go back to do draw change on weekends night EVERY WEEKEND. 7:30-10pm Almost never get to enjoy friends or the money

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Waffle House Response
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Thank you for sharing your candid feedback. At Waffle House, we strive to create a supportive work environment, and we understand that maintaining a healthy balance between work and personal life is crucial. Your feedback about the extended hours and weekend responsibilities is acknowledged, and we’re always reviewing our scheduling practices to better accommodate our team members’ needs. We value your dedication and want to ensure your experience with us is positive and fulfilling. We’re committed to making improvements and appreciate your input. Thank you for your continued efforts and contribution to our team.

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Cons

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3.0
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Pros

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They hire everyone, and your team will make or break your experience. Genuine safety concerns on 3rd shift. You need to be prepared for people to act out. Senior management only have operation management skills. They are not good "people" managers at all. Only "number" managers.

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